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Schuman Financial debuts EURØP, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

Schuman Financial has launched a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin EURØP. The launch comes securing a $7.36 million seed round led by RockawayX, Kraken Ventures and Nexo Ventures.

theblock.co • 26/11/2024 - 09:25 AM

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JPMorgan maintains positive outlook on Jack Dorsey's Block despite disappointing Q4 forecast

JPMorgan maintains an Overweight rating on Block, anticipating strong growth despite a mixed Q4 outlook and a focus on cryptocurrency investments.

theblock.co • 08/11/2024 - 14:18 PM

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Robinhood launches contracts to bet on US election amid the rising popularity of Polymarket and Kalshi

Robinhood introduces election contracts for speculating on the 2024 U.S. presidential race, following increased demand for prediction markets amid rising interest and competition.

theblock.co • 28/10/2024 - 14:50 PM

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The Daily: DBS introduces tokenized banking services, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF attracts $1 billion in less than a week and more

DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, has launched “DBS Token Services,” a new suite of blockchain-based products designed to enhance liquidity management and streamline operations for institutional clients. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF added another $309 million in net inflows on Thursday, contributing to more than $1 billion worth of positive inflows for its IBIT product this week alone. The SEC filed a “Civil Appeal Pre-Argument Statement” late Thursday, seeking to challenge the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s prior judgment in its ongoing case against Ripple. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 18/10/2024 - 18:16 PM

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Singapore's biggest bank DBS introduces 'Token Services' to enable blockchain-based banking

DBS Bank launches DBS Token Services for institutional clients, integrating blockchain technology with banking services to optimize liquidity management and enhance payment workflows.

theblock.co • 18/10/2024 - 09:25 AM

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Stripe in talks to acquire stablecoin-focused fintech firm: Bloomberg

Stripe is in talks to acquire stablecoin firm Bridge for $1 billion, aiming to enhance its crypto payment offerings following the recent reintroduction of USDC support.

theblock.co • 17/10/2024 - 10:40 AM

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Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank introduces stablecoin service for international payments

SCB said its stablecoin service for international payments has been “fully commercialized” after graduating from the central bank’s regulatory sandbox. The bank said the service enhances cross-border transaction efficiency by using stablecoins for settlement.

theblock.co • 17/10/2024 - 06:12 AM

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Ripple names Bitstamp, Bitso and Bullish among exchange partners ahead of stablecoin launch

Ripple partners with key exchanges for its stablecoin RLUSD launch, designed for enterprise use, integrating into Ripple's payment network, with an advisory board for market guidance.

theblock.co • 15/10/2024 - 12:00 PM

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Ripple releases enhanced crypto custody services for banks and fintechs, including RWA tokenization features

Ripple has enhanced its digital asset custody service with new features for tokenization, improved usability, compliance integrations, and security standards to assist financial institutions.

theblock.co • 10/10/2024 - 13:32 PM

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Stripe reinstates crypto payments for US businesses via USDC on Ethereum, Solana and Polygon

Stripe has reintroduced crypto payments for US businesses, allowing merchants to accept USDC via Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon after a six-year hiatus in the U.S.

theblock.co • 10/10/2024 - 09:56 AM

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